HANDEL  LAMPS 
AND  FIXTURES 


No  548) 

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THE  HANDEL  COMPANY 


MERIDEN.  CONNECTICUT 
NEW  YORK  SHOWROOMS.  M MURRAY  STREET 


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Artistic  Lighting 


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The  landscape  which  is  seen  on  a dark,  murky  day  is  trans’ 
formed  with  beauty  when  viewed  in  the  mellow  glow  cf  moon 
light.  In  like  manner,  the  room 
which  IS  inanistically  lighted,  is  en- 
riched in  charm  and  elegance  when 
lighted  artistically. 

A lamp  gives  the  final  touch  of 
individuality  to  a room.  While  it  is 
an  articb  useful  in  itself,  art  has  only 
to  touch  it  in  order  to  make  it  the 
best  ornament  any  rcK>m  can  contain. 


FdaQclel  Lamps 

Are  made  for  gas,  electricity,  or 
oil  and  emphasize  the  decorative 
possibilities  to  the  utmost.  They  are 
characterized  by  striking  beauty  and 
originality  of  design,  combined  with 
perfect  cc^or  harmony. 

The  thorough  construction,  the  form* (and  material  of  the  stand- 
ard, the  shape,  and  coloring  of  the  shade—ali  unite  to  render  a 
Handel  Lamp  a prized  possession. 

On  these  two  pages  are  ilfustrations  of  a few  leading  styles^  of  Handel  table  tamps 
They  unite  beauty  and  originality  of  tksign  with  perfect  illumination  The  color  effects 
cf  the  ^des  are  rich  and  artistic.  Two  styles  of  shades  are  represented:  bbv^n  glass, 
or  teroma,  and  applied  metal  and  glass  shades,  or  teroca.  These  lampS' will  harmwize, 
p«'fect{y  with  any  decoraticms  or  color  scheme.  They  are  designed  for  burning  either 
gas  or  electricity  See, price  sheet. 


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SUGGESTIONS  FOR  GOOD  LIGHTING 


The  name  “Handel  " on  a lamp  has 
been  for  years  a guarantee  of  notable 
artistic  individuality  and  of  unquesi toned 
utility.  It  stands  for  careful  work- 
manship as  well  as  for  good  design- 
ing. 

Into  its  designing  and  decoration  go 
the  individual  skill  and  enthusiasm  of  the 
artist. 


Perfect  Illumination 

In  the  making  of  Handel  Lamps, 
two  purposes  are  always  kept  in  view. 

First,  of  course,  comes  the  question  of 

illuminatbn,  the  giving  of  sufficient  light  by  which  to  read 

Utility  must  precede  and  underlie  beauty. 


No  striving  after  artistic  effiect  is  permitted  to  prevent  the  light 
from  shining  with  clear  and  steady  radiance,  with  restful  and  mel- 
bw  glow.  The  main  purpose  is  to  produce  with  gas,  electricity, 
or  oil  the  softest  and  clearest  rays — light  which  will  not  tire  or 
afflict  the  eye. 


Beauty  and  Simplicity 

After  illumination  comes  beauty.  Here  the  underlying  motive 
is  to  have  a lamp  which  will  light  up  beautifully  by  night  and 
harmonize  with  the  furnishings  of  the  room  by  day. 


These  iHustrarions  show  Handel  oil  lamps.  The  jars  or  bases  arc  hand  cast  metal 
handsomely  finished  in  brass,  bronze,  or  copper.  The  bowls  have  a graceful  fullness, 
perfect  in  form  and  proportion  The  colors  of  the  shades  b*«nd  beautifully.  The  im- 
proved and  patented  shade  holder  nmkes  the  shades  easily  removable.  Thc^  lamps  cart 
be  fined  witfi  an  ad^able  electric  attachment,  so  that  ^ey  may  be  used  with  ciAer  o«l 
or  electricity. 

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SUGGESTIONS  FOR  GOOD  LIGHTING 


The  first  essential  of  beauty  in  a lamp  is  the 
shape  of  the  standard  and  of  the  shade.  What 
ever  the  color  scheme  or  the  decorative  detail,  the 
form  and  proportions  must 
first  be  right  or  the  result  wJl 
not  be  pleasing. 


On  page  eight  are  pictured  five  distinctive  Handel  electric  fixtures  for  the  avmg 
room,  dining  room,  den.  or  hall.  The  large  hanging  shade  No.  5285  is  detadiable  this 
practically  gives  two  separate  efFects  in  one.  and  is  very  convenient  for  house  parties 
dances.  wHcti  only  die  upper  lights  are  required  No.  5308  and  5318  have  the  direct 
and  indirect  lighting;  in  cither,  the  lighting  can  be  alternated,  using  the  bow!  lights  for 
subdued  effects  and  the  shade  for  the  mam  illumination,  or  vice  versa.  On  ai!  these  fix 
tures.  Brush  Brass  is  usually  employed  when  amber  efFects  are  required  and  Verdegreene 
for  the  green  and  red  tones. 

Page  nine  shows  Handel  fixtures  in  arts  and  crafts  style  The  designs  are  striking 
and  original,  the  workmanship  perfect.  The  copper  is  used  m its  natural  state,  grad 
ually  darkening  with  age  to  a rich  mahogany  tone.  The  glass  is  carefully  selected  to 
harmonize  with  the  metal. 

A selection  of  hanging  domes  for  either  gas  or  electricity  are  illustrated  on  pages 
ten  and  eleven.  For  dining  room  or  library,  these  domes  impart  beautiful  lighting  efFects 


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SUGGESTIONS  FOR  GOOD  LIGHTING 


Grace  of  form  and  line  combines  with  pleasing  proportions  to 
render  Handel  Lamps  thoroughly  artistic.  The  many  different 
styles  and  the  distinctive  designs  make  possible  the  selection  of  a 
lamp  to  harmonize  with  any  interior  architecture. 


Perfect  Color  Harmony 

Adequately  to  describe  the  many  styles  and  color 
effects  ^ Handel  Lamps  is  an  impossibility.  They 
comprise  almost  innumerable  varieties.  A faint  idea 
of  the  wide  range  of  choice  afforded  the  purchaser 
is  given  by  the  illustrations  in  this  booklet. 


No  matter  what  the  design  or  cobring  may  be, 
the  result  is  invariably  harmonious  and  artistic.  The 
cobrs  blend  perfectly.  The  light  is  soft  and  attract- 
ive. The  entire  effect  is  one  of  elegance  and  good 
taste. 


The  mechanical  construction  of  Handel  Lamps  is 
as  thcrough  as  the  designing  is  artistic.  The  equip 
ment  and  facilities  of  the  Handel  Company  are  com- 
plete for  the  creatbn  of  the  finished  lamp  from  the 
crude  materials. 

From  the  foundry  to  the  artists'  studios,  the  aim 
of  every  one  of  our  craftsmen  is  to  produce— not 
a lamp  that  will  merely  be  used  for 
and  then  discarded— but  a 
a permanent  and  treasured  part 
roundings  for  years. 


The  small  desk  or  boudbir  lamps  on  the  opposite  page  are  v«ritab!e  art  gems  The 
coloring  is  exquisite  and  the  light,  while  soft  and  subdued,  affords  perfect  illumination. 
Each  lamp  is  about  indies  in  height  Several  styles  have  the  art  glass,  or  teroma 

shades ; others  have  the  glass  and  metal,  or  teroca.  The  flo*  r lamp  illustrated  on  this 
page  is  admirably  suited  for  a piano  lamp  or  fer  the  bridge  table. 

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SUGGESTIONS  FOR  GOOD  LIGHTING 


Styles  and  Uses 


As  indicated  by  the  illustrations,  the  Handel 
line  comprises  practically  every  conceivable  style 
of  lamp  for  every  purpose — table  lamps,  desk 
lamps,  pendants,  domes,  showerfights,  overhang' 
ing  desk  or  piano  lamps,  lanterns  (many  in  arts 
and  crafts  style),  etc  They  can  be  had  for 
electricity,  for  gas,  or  for  oil. 

X-omBining  grace  of  form,  perfect  construC' 
lion  and  exquisite  coloring,  Handel  Lamps  ap 
peal  to  every  home-owner  who  realizes  the 
value  of  artistic  lighting  for  the  well  furnished 
room.  As  gifts,  the  various  lines  made  by  the 
Handel  Company  are  always  suitable  for  any 
occasion. 

In  nearly  every  city  or  town,  leading  iew'el- 
crs  and  lighting- fixture  dealers  sell  Handel 
Lamps  and  Fixtures.  To  anyone  contemplating 
the  purchase  of  any  of  our  productbns.  we  are 
glad  at  any  time  to  furnish  the  name  of  the  near- 
est Handel  dealer.  If,  by  any  chance,  there  is 
no  dealer  in  your  town,  we  will  arrange  to  ship 
direct  from  our  studios. 


The  iilusirations  <hi  the  opposite  page  (also  iNo.  on  this  page)  show  an 

a^iortmoit  of  overhanging  desk  or  piano  tamps,  (n  beauty  and  utility  they  fully  measure 
up  to  the  Handel  standard.  These  lamps  are  adjustable  at  the  base  and  shade,  enabling 
the  ligh*  to  be  thrown  in  any  direction  When  t^^rlght,  they  make  an  excellent  table  light 
Nos.  5207,  5211  and  5212,  are  dvee  side  wall  fixtures  in  arts  and  crafts  style. 
The  dark  gleam  of  fhe  wpper.  the  exquisite  cobnng  of  the  glass,  and  the  strong  sim' 
plicity  of  Ae  design  make  tl^  thoroi#»ly  artistic  and  ridhiy  cM’namental. 


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RETAIL  PRICE  LIST 


I-.antern,  . 

Lamp  wn  Table,  . 

Page  4— I’oitables,  Hlcctric, 


6-  Oil  LamjK, 


54S1  Klet'trie, 

5557  Oil, 

5440  . Electric  or  Oas, 
5451 
5345 
5a59 
5284 
5339 
5066 
5409 

5352 

5354 

5355 

5359 

5360 

5353 


3 light  Electric  Attachment  for 


Pages  8-9— Electric  Fixtures, 


Page  10 — Electric  Domes, 


i’age  12 — Electroliers,  Electric, 
Electric 

it 

Electric  or  Gas 
Electric 


Pages  14-13-— Desk  or  Piano 
Lamps, 
(Electric) 


5134 

5142 

5285 

5318 

5308 

5219 

5220 
5213 
5208 
5458 

5289 

5447 

5446 

5420 

5381 

5376 

5387 

5307 

5442 

5121 

5110 

5281 

5378 

sm 

5265 

5234 


Electric  Brackets 


5363 

5404 

5421 
5380 

5422 

5423 

5212 

5211 

5207 


Oil  Lamps, 
Electric, 


Electric  t>r  Gas, 
Electric 


18  inch,  3 light,  Electric 

Gas,  ccmpkte 
22  inch,  3 light,  Electric 

Gas,  complete 

22  inch,  3 light,  Electric 

Gas.  complete 

23  inch,  5 light,  Electric 

Gas,  complete 

24  inch,  Slight,  Electric  or  Gas 
24  inch,  5 light,  Electric  or  Gas 
24  Inch,  5 %bt,  Electric, 

4 light.  Electric, 

9 inch.  Electric' 


Leaded  Shade. 
Mosserine  Shade 

Electric 


Electric 


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